Rome 2016!

Hello everyone! 

It's been almost 2 months since myself and Ryan went away to Rome, we go to Dublin next week so it felt right to FINALLY do a post about it! 

It was incredible, one of the most beautiful places I've ever been with the absolute love of my life. It was just perfect. The weather was sweet, maybe even too hot. The food was bloody incredible oh my god, don't, I am still mourning the loss of the Italian pizza when I eat a disappointing pizza from England. Sigh, forever in my heart. The landmarks were just insane, honestly the whole place just blew my mind. I don't understand how the buildings were made so many years ago, it was just amazing! 

So, we started off going to Heathrow. Ryan does not like tubes but we were getting the train and tubes, HE NEARLY DID NOT GET ON THE TUBE. I am still traumatised, a lady on the tube gasped and we looked at each other through the window like this is the end. It was so dramatic, should've been a TV show. All was well though, he got on. Our flight was then delayed so we went to a restaurant and just chilled for hours and hours with both our anxiety levels rising because we both don't like flying, what a mare. 

Ryan being mis because of the delayed flight, the viewing platform and me having an air pee lolz.

Okay, so we got to Rome and we got pushed into a Taxi...there was already a man in the taxi. Why? Was this a thing? Apparently so when another man got in. It was so bloody weird, and then the taxi driver started to drive while on his phone, looking at a map, just being a fuckin nut nut it was crazy. No one warned us about the crazy drivers! 

Day 1 we walked to the Colosseum and wow, in-fucking-sane, I still can't believe it. How?! HOOWWOWOWOWOWOw. 

Our walk to the Colosseum and the ruins around the area! 

When then walked to the Piazza Venezia, and that was just so huge and crazy. It was white, was I in heaven? Maybz. 

Also, we spent about €17 on GELATO. Okay, we knew it may be pricey but after that it did not cost that much. I think we were mugged off, but it was worth it right?

Evening with Pizza and Gelato!

At a cute fountain outside the Piazza Venezia

Day 2 we went off to the Trevi Fountain! It was gorgeous, it was the one thing I was super stoked to go and do. We also went to the Spanish Steps but they were shut...the steps were shut? Yeah. Anyway, the whole area around there was so Italian. The shops, everything. We looked around the shops, got asked to come into so many cafes, not today thank u. It was lovely, then we had dinner on Gay Street which turned out to be our favourite street to have dinner on and it was beauts, another pizza obvz. Then we went and saw the Colosseum at night and wow, nothing like it. 

Beauts Day! 

Day 3 we went to the Vatican and Vatican City. So the Vatican Museums were insane, like there was too much stuff everywhere on the walls on the ceiling on the floor in my FACE. It was incredible and I'll never experience anything like that again. We also climbed up 500+ steps almost facing our death to see the view of Vatican City, and it was unreal. Worth the pain of the 500+ steps and seeing Ryans whole being sweat and almost die. We went to the T-Bone Station that night too, not very Italian but Ry has always wanted a T-Bone Steak and he looked v proud of himself for destroying it. 

Part 1 of the Vatican, all those beautiful ceilings! 

Part 2 of the day, that view and Ry with his T-Bone.

So our last full day we went to see the Pantheon, just in the middle of a little place and the history behind places like this as I said before was just blowing my mind. It was great. We also went and saw the Piazza Navona and it was like the Covent Garden of Rome in my opinion. That night we had dinner with the view of the Colosseum again and we finished fairly early so off we went to the Ice Bar! It was so cold (obviously, duh) but so bloody funny, me and Ry had already had a bottle of wine with dinner then we were the only two in there and we were just having such a laugh. It is now one of my favourite memories with Ryan! 

More Pizza I love myself. 

Of our titties in the Ice Bar

And that was that, the next day we went home and now I have all these new memories with my love and I can't wait for the next adventure next week to Dublin! 

Hope you've enjoyed this post! 

What I've Learned In Semester 1 - Tips From Me To You.

Hiiiiiii!

Semester 1 is almost over and the past three months have been a very huge learning curve, it's been an emotional roller coaster if I'm honest. I've met people, I've had little mental breakdowns and it's just all been very strange - but also very good. I learnt a lot, some humorous things in fact that I'd like to share with you so heres what I have learned in the past three months and things that I simply want to pass onto you, like tips in a sense I guess? ENJOY.

1. No one knows where Suffolk is despite it being an hour and a half drive away from London. 

2. Parties.

• Just because you have purchased Doritos and Tequila doesn't mean it's a Mexican party, especially when you've eaten the majority of the Doritos before anyone arrives.
• Parties are v different at all unis.
• Someone will steal your voddy but deal with it and move on.
• If someone leaves their voddy at yours because your flat is the usual pre-drink place then it's yours now, simple as move along.

3. Es ee ex.

• People literally do not care if you are a V man or like to hit it whenever possible. Nobody cares, don't worry if you're a Virgin Mary and if you're not Mr/Mrs V then you shouldn't feel the need to splurge your stories over a game of Never Have I Ever - chances are nobody cares unless someone has actually asked…in that case feel free.

4. You'll see some weird things in your life.

• When I say this I mean there's a chance you will be called into your flat mates room to look over at the hotel across the road to see a couple getting jiggy, you might even see a strangers bits and pieces dangling between their legs - THIS IS A THING THAT /MIGHT/ HAPPEN. 

5. Friendships.

• Friendships will blossom from night one at university. 
• Within a week you will have pee'd in front of your flat mates, you might even have a panic attack on the floor while your flat mate has a pee in front of you in your bathroom. 
• Friendships will move at 100mph, you'll go from strangers to best friends within days - it's quite beautiful. 
• Farting in front of your new friends is one of the biggest turning points of the whole friendship, it's real from that moment onwards. 

6. Relationships. 

• Boys/girls you start to dig within the first few weeks aren't ones you need to hold onto for the whole year, you don't need to get hooked. 
• If you give your number to a boy out of pressure on the first night in a proper club in London then you see them on the fourth night and they're like "aren't you -insert name" after you've ignored their texts, it's totally okay to lie and say you have no idea who they're talking about and then run away! 
• Your whole "I don't kiss boys I don't like" mentality might go out of the window, yolo, live while we're young n all that. 
• If you go to uni you might fancy a million and one boys BECAUSE BOYS RULE. 

7. Weird things will be done and it's okay.

• When I say this I mean that it's okay if there's no toilet roll left in the pub toilet and you use the cardboard instead. 
• Also if you've chucked half a bag of Doritos in the bin in your room and the next day they're teasing you so you get them back out and eat them. 

8. I fall over more in this city than I ever have done in my home town. 

• Yep, I seem to have increased my clumsiness. I fell over in Urban Outfitters in super slow motion and got 'pushed' outside Charring Cross and it was absolutely hilarious. 

I swear half of these aren't personal experiences, promise.

Hope you enjoyed! BYYYE SEMESTER 1. 

50 Random Blogger Question Tag.

Hiiiii! I done a TMI tag before then I just found this and I thought it would be quite fun, it's quite long so if you get bored then I will pay you to continue to read because I'm desperate for readers…(just kidding). Here you go! 

1. Would you rather be twice as smart or twice as happy?

Twice as happy I guess, I would take happiness over smartness any day. Although, it would be handy to be quite smart but then I should be happy with the knowledge I already have…oh tricky. 

2. What's your worst habit?

Complaining about silly things constantly, then in turn obsessing over things like that. I'M JUST A PAIN IN THE BUTT.

3. Are you dating?

Nope, still waiting for someone to come along, I'll be waiting approx 750 years. 

4. Do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels?

YEAH I DO. I'm like Ross from Friends when it comes to hotels. 

5. What is the one thing you'll never do again?

Hmm, I can't even think right now…does that mean I'm open to doing everything I've ever done? Not sure. 

6. Do you collect anything?

Memories, so things like gig tickets etc. I have a little memory box back at home and it makes me super happy, everyone should make one. 

7. Worst injury you ever had?

In reception at school I was on the 'adventure playground' during PE and I fell off a wooden step and my tooth went through my lip, yum. Then I had to get dressed in front of the whole class, my nannie picked me up from school and my mum and dad took me to hospital and my 5 year old self turned very ghetto against the doctors as I was refusing to have stitches. Don't mess with 5 year old me. 

8. What is your favourite pet/ animal?

Dogs, dogs rule. 

9. What's your dream vacation?

Australia, all day every day! PLEASE.

10. Honestly, are things going the way you planned?

I'm not sure, life is very strange. 

11. Do you have any tattoos?

2, you can look at them here if you'd like! 

12. What's your secret to lure in the opposite sex?

Do I ever lure in the opposite sex? Let's be honest here people. 

13. Any phobias?

I'd be here all day, ghosts, anything scary in general, onions, pickles, weird stuff. 

14.  Do you bite your nails?

Sometimes, I don't even think my nails grow anymore but I'm a student I can't be dealing with milk. 

15. Do you ever count your steps when you walk? 

I actually do sometimes, weird. I used to count how long it would take me to walk places by using the steps as seconds…ok. 

16. Heels or flats?

Flats, never worn heels because I would rather not look like more of a tit. 

17.Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

No but there's still time. 

18. Do you always smile for pictures?

Sometimes, I'm too awkward for serious pictures I usually end up doing something odd. 

19. Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?

Yeah, I like dancing to the sound of silence…(not really). 

20.  Do you miss anyone right now?

SO MANY PEOPLE.

21. What's your favourite colour?

Light red colours and black. 

22. Do you want kids?

I want 2 or 3, or maybe even more we'll see how I'm feeling at the time you know… 

23. Are you patient?

Depends on the situation. 

24. Can you swim?

Used to be able to and now I can't, I'm screwed in a tidal wave situation. 

25. Tea or coffee

Tea, please. 

26. What do you wear to bed?

Mix matched PJ's. 

27. Ever used a gun? 

Oh god no. 

28. Do you sing in the shower?

The shower is my stage. 

29. Are you stubborn?

I guess, I don't really know. 

30. Are you lazy?

Sometimes, if I'm tired of course but usually I like to get things done. 

31. Can you change the oil in a car

This question sucks so hard. 

32. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

In like 1876? 

33. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

No.

34.What is your favourite food?

Pizza, mushrooms, mac and cheese.

35. Do you still watch cartoons?

Can't say no to Spongebob, what a guy. 

36. What movie(s) can you watch over and over again and not get bored?

Step Brothers. 

37. What superpower would you have for one day?

The power to sneeze money, wooooow. 

38. Whats been your favourite age so far? 

Hmm, 19 has been fun, 15 was a good year too. 

39. How old are you?

19. 

40. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?

Don't ever let your mind hurt you, don't think it's okay to punish yourself for having fun, don't think it's okay to not like yourself and be happy. 

41. If you knew you would die in one week, what would you do?

I DON'T EVEN WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT. 

42. What celebrity would you trade lives with?

Fearne Cotton because she's way cooler than I'll ever be. 

43. Do people ever take you seriously?

Sometimes, not really. 

44. What happened the last time you cried?

Life. 

45. Who knows you best?

My lovely mum.

46.  Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Closed? 

47. What is your song of the week?

Any song by Lewis Watson, he's ace. 

48. Last person you kissed?

Not appropriate, this is a family blog. 

49. Best thing to eat for breakfast?

I don't really dig breakfast, I like breakfast at night time and by that I mean cereal and toast. 

50. Does anyone know the password to your email?

They actually do because I think I told someone when I was drunk what my password was, what an absolute tit. DON'T DRINK KIDS. 

I hope you enjoyed getting to know me a little bit more if you're an old or new reader, friend or stranger, do this too if you want that would be cool and link me to it so we can get to know each other like true internet pals.

Until next time, byeee. 

x

The TMI Tag.

Hiiiiii, I found this TMI tag and I fancied doing it as a way of introducing myself to any new followers I have gained - thank you by the way if you've followed me on BlogLovin, it really means a lot to me when people recognise you and what you're writing! Let's get started...

1: What are you wearing?

This is embarrassing to admit as I'm not wearing some fancy, fashionable clothing. I am however in my pyjamas which is an odd mix of cut off pyjama trousers which I made into shorts and a green Linkin Park t-shirt. 

2: Ever been in love?

Maybe, I'm not sure. I've only been in two relationships and sometimes I wonder if they ever even count. One of the boys I held onto the thought of him long after, maybe that was love…I'm not sure, probably not. 

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?

No, not really! 

4: How tall are you?

5'2/5'3 (I'm not sure)

5: How much do you weigh?

How much do YOU weigh Mr Nosey?!

6: Any tattoos?

Yes, 2! But I'm going to be making a post about them soon so keep an eye out for that! 

7: Any piercings?

Nope!

8: OTP?

This is a tough one, Gus and Hazel are beautiful and everyone loves them, they are the true OTP.

9: Favorite show?

How I Met Your Mother/Friends.

10: Favorite bands?

5 Seconds of Summer, Blink 182, All Time Low, McFly, The Vamps. 

11: Something you miss? 

Someone, not something…my lovely Grandad Bill. 

12: Favorite song?

Beside You - 5 Seconds of Summer.

13: How old are you?

19, I'm pulling a sad face right now.

14: Zodiac sign?

Cancer.

15: Quality you look for in a partner?

If you can make me laugh then I will fall for you.

16: Favorite Quote?

'My heart wants to come home' - it's from a song but still.

17: Favorite actor?

JASON SEGEL, NEXT QUESTION PLEASE.

18: Favorite color?

Red or purple or white or black.

19: Loud music or soft?

Both.

20: Where do you go when you’re sad?

Into my room where I sit for a little while and collect my thoughts or have a nap.

21: How long does it take you to shower?

Usually I time it with how many songs I listen to and it's usually two, so about 7 minutes.

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

Not long at all because I am lazy and make minimal effort with my appearance and I've mastered the art of straightening hair in less than 8 minutes.

23: Ever been in a physical fight?

I was play fighting with my brother and my cousin once and I punched my brother in the nose if that counts, I hope it counts because it was a proud moment that me, little Shannon had just whacked someone in the snout.

24: Turn on?

Tall, funny boys. GAH.

25: Turn off?

Long finger nails, pass the bucket because I will vom.

26: Fears?

I could be here all day with that. Death, illness, falling between the train and the platform, failure and onions.

27: Last thing that made you cry?

Probably just myself. 

28: Last time you said you loved someone?

10 minutes ago when my mum went to bed!

29: Last book you read?

I started reading Eleanor & Park but I stopped because it was getting too cute and I wasn't in the mood for cuteness so I stopped and haven't returned, but fully it was The Fault in Our Stars.

30: Last show you watched?

Big Brother, hahaha.

31: Last person you talked to?

My mum. 

32: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?

He is my dad. (I'm so popular, speaking to my mum, texting my dad, who needs pals?!)

33: Favorite food?

Hey, health heads look away now - PIZZA.

34: Place you want to visit?

Australia, so badly it hurts.

35: Last time you kissed someone?

Last year some time and it sucked. HAHAH (sorry, if you read this I'm sorry.)

36: Last time you were insulted?

This evening when I tried McDonalds new cheese bites, they were awful and I'm extremely insulted.

37: Last sport you played?

Does Sims 3 count as a sport?

38: Last time you hung out with anyone?

Tonight with my friend Shanice!

39: Who should answer these questions next?

Anyone, you, your mother, your dog or even your loaf of bread.

I hope you enjoyed reading about me as much as I enjoyed writing about myself. (That was a joke, I'm not self centred I promise) I deleted a few though because they were YouTubery related questions and I'm not on that level yet!

Have a nice day wherever you are, doing whatever you're doing! 

x 

Valentines Day Alternatives

Valentines day is approaching, I'm 18 years old and I am yet to spend a Valentines Day with a boy so to me the whole point is overrated and weird, but I'm sure that would be different if I wasn't a future, lonely dog lady - please God, I pray that doesn't happen…like seriously, please do not let that happen!

I'm sure there are many of you out there who are in the same boat as me, the 14th February comes along and you're on your tod just sat in your house while romantic couples around the world are sharing their love with each other over a candlelit meal at some restaurant they would probably never go to on any other day. BUT US? WHAT CAN WE POSSIBLY DO ON SUCH A DAY?! Well, here are some Valentines Day alternatives for those who are just 'waiting for the right one'.

You could order a massive pizza and just eat it all on your own because who needs a boyfriend/girlfriend when there is pizza in the world? Pizza is the next best thing to romance, possibly even THE best thing full stop. We could just stuff our faces and perhaps an hour or so later we could cry about the fact we are alone and not only alone, but full of pizza and not full of love.

On the topic of the worlds beloved pizza, instead of taking pictures with your loved one on Valentines Day you could just make edits of the Pizza Hut logo with the Bleach London app, because who needs to make cute faces and look all loved up when you could spend your valuable time doing pointless stuff like this?!

Or we could go on a nice walk and clear our minds of all the negativity and remember that one day we might even spend a walk on Valentines Day with someone we love - but not this one, because we are ALONE.

If you're me you could celebrate that on  Valentines Day it has been one whole year since Luke Hemmings from 5 Seconds Of Summer followed you on Twitter, because that's better than any real relationship am I right ladies, am I right?! (No, no I am not right.)

Maybe we could just lay on the floor and cry, I mean that sounds like fun doesn't it?

In all seriousness we could just treat it as any other day, but all of the above sound a lot more appealing. Let us embrace the loneliness.

Happy soon to be Valentines Day everyone, HEY it's like 24 days away, that's still quite a lot of time to find someone? HA NO, not really. We will probably still be as alone as we are right now. HAVE A GOOD ONE!

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